Methven Trotting Club Inc

Slow,11th,up,prkd 800,fght gamely

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 1300,wiltd 300

3wd,prkd 1150,up,ld tn,run down

IDEAL CHEVRON - raced wide early.

1x1-3bk otr,off wd tn,solid mid-wd

Slow,8th,4bk otr,3wd 700,gone tn

IDEAL CHEVRON - weakened from the 400m.

6-7bk otr,detachd tn,battld inr

IDEAL CHEVRON - weakened from the 700m. Driver K Butt reported the gelding had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with Trainer P Anderson in the coming days.

Trld,3bk inr,4bk 550,held up inr

DENNIS DENUTO - held up middle stages of the run home.

Thru,ld,trld 1900,thru,no dash inr

5-6bk inr,angld wd tn,held up,tidy

DENNIS DENUTO - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

5bk otr,wd rear tn,never clear wd

DENNIS DENUTO - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,emergd 300,battld

1x1,prkd,1x1 1100,off,held up,tidy

IVAN THE GREAT - broke briefly shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace and over-raced for a distance passing the 1500m causing driver A Edge difficulty and shifted outwards near the 1350m forcing SWEET SPIRIT to race wider on the track. Lay inwards for a distance and paced roughly when being shifted wider on the track near the 950m. Again lay inwards rounding the final bend causing driver A Edge difficulty and struck the sulky wheel of ARCHIE and broke and shifted inwards checking EVIDENTLY which fell dislodging driver K McClintock. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

3bk otr-1x1,,held up tn-150,steady

FERGALICIOUS - locked wheels with ARCHIE which shifted inwards near the 50m. The two minute strap detached during the running.

6bk inr,rear mid tn,flashd up inr

ARCHIE - over-raced for a distance near the 1400m and was then hampered after an easing of the pace near the 1300m.

Brk,3bk inr,waitd,shot thru,just

ARCHIE - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not gained any advantage when racing inside a track marker near the 100m. In reaching this decision Stewards were satisfied there had always been a clear run for ARCHIE in the passing lane. Notwithstanding this driver A Cameron was shown a replay and warned to ensure she does not allow her runner to race inside track markers.

Trld the trip,waitd,tried hard inr

ARCHIE - driver W Frost was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area.

7th,prkd 1900,no cvr,tiring 400

ARCHIE - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

1x1,prkd,ld 1200,askd,swampd 200

HOLLY K - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised that the mare had to work hard through the middle stages to obtain the lead which may have taken its toll on this runner.

Strght to ld,kickd clr tn,held on

HOLLY K - fractious prior to the start.

Led,soon trail,3bk,nevr ran on

HOLLY K - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Over-raced through the middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home and paced roughly.

Prkd,1x1,3bk 1000,held up,steady

HOLLY K - raced wide early.

Trld-3bk inr,held up,tight,sound

BROMAC TIMES - held up throughout the run home.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr 700,off,lackd zip

BROMAC TIMES - junior driver Z Meredith, assisted by HRNZ Development Co-ordinator Mr R Butt, admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Meredith's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 24 September up to and including 8 October 2024 (4 days).

Trld the trip,thru,dashed best 100

BROMAC TIMES - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer I Court advised the gelding had been working well in preparation for today's race, had taken benefit from a recent trial and received an economical run throughout.

4th,1x1,prkd 1100,brief fght tn,fdd

4bk otr,bad chk 1900,distanced

BROMAC TIMES - checked and broke near the 1900m losing all chance.

Led,3bk inr,1x1 1200,held up,good

Led,trld,3bk 900,prkd 700,earnest

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - shifted outwards near the 750m and struck the sulky wheel of LOUIE VISTA which punctured. Driver J Morrison admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Morrison's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 17 May up to and including 23 May 2024 (2 days).

Led,trld 1700,held up 450,tn,plain

Trld-4bk inr,5bk 1200,waitd,sound

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - broke briefly at the start. Had to be steadied near the 1200m after a slight easing of the pace.

Led,held ld,joind tn,bested 250

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - driver J Morrison was warned for using his whip with his foot removed from the sulky footrest early stages.

Brk 2500,4bk inr,battling by 600

MICHAEL EYRE - broke after 100m losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Up,ld-3bk inr 1200,held up,honest

MICHAEL EYRE - paced roughly near the 200m.

Soon trld,held up,thru,led,nabbd

4-5-4bk inr,waited,steady inr-mid

MICHAEL EYRE - held up early in the run home.

Brk,6th,prkd 1200,dug in,bestd 150

MICHAEL EYRE - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld-4bk inr 900,3bk,4th tn,tidy

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1300,off wd tn,gd

3wd,prkd 1900,feeling pinch 450

ITZ ALL FIRED UP - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

6bk otr,3wd cvr,led 600,fght,bestd

4th,3-5bk inr,flat 600,battled

ITZ ALL FIRED UP - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,did best

6-7bk otr,3wd 800,fght,felt pinch

ITZ ALL FIRED UP - connections advised the gelding would be racing without front shoes. Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m.

5th,3bk otr,4bk 800,inr tn,plugged

3wd,prkd,ld 1500,askd,bestd 150

7bk otr,3wd,prkd 1300,very brave

Prkd,1x1,thru mid tn,steady mid

Eased,7bk otr,last tn,dashd wdst

1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr,up tn,sound wd

5-4-5bk otr,off wdr tn,pluggd

5bk otr-inr,held up 500,steady

Eased,6-5bk otr,wdst rear,pluggd

TOPAZ - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Kriechbaumer. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Lay inwards leaving the final bend and early in the run home. Mr Kriechbaumer was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.

Eased,6bk otr,wd cvr tn,handy wd

3bk otr,4bk 1000,3bk,solid wd

5bk inr,6bk 700,5bk tn,steady mid

TOPAZ - held up final bend.

Trld,prkd 2000,1x1 900,fading 400

THE FINISHER - paced roughly at various stages throughout. Weakened final bend.

4bk inr,3bk otr,3wd 500,fght hard

THE FINISHER - forced to race wide from the 800m.

Trld-3bk inr,flat,held up tn,sound

3bk otr,4bk 1300,wd cvr tn,steady

1x1-3bk otr,4bk 700,thru mid,tight

THE FINISHER - held up throughout the run home. Driver M Holbrough advised she did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Brk,10-11bk inr,9bk otr,no threat

THE FINISHER - broke after 100m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Had to be steadied near the 1200m after a slight easing of the pace. Junior driver A Cameron was warned for using her whip on a runner out of contention. Connections advised the gelding cast the near front shoe during the running and the horse would now be sent for a spell.

Prkd,1x1,shuffld 4bk,no impact wd

RAPID RESPONSE - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 600m.

Gate spd,ld 1700,joined,fght,peakd

Led thrghout,joind,fght hard

6-7bk otr,last tn,battled mid

RAPID RESPONSE - when questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel reported that the gelding was not suited to the tempo of the race.

Up,led 2400,fght,held them off

Led,trld,led 1700,joind tn,fght,fdd